Yes it's a dive. Â Yes, they play rock & roll on the ground floor. Â Yes there is a dance floor. Â Service was prompt & polite. Â Two thumbs up.
We also went upstairs to check out the Garden of Eden patio bar on the third floor. Â It was 9pm-ish on a Saturday night and the place was packed with mostly people in their 20s. Â Yes there were a few naked people (in their 50s) and a few topless women (20s -30s). Â The DJ was pounding out dance music. Â It was hot, it was humid, and it was fun .... we enjoyed looking out over Duval Street
Overall a memorable experience.
Wow, what a dive!! Â Classic Keys bar with sailor murals, a dance floor and wide open windows to the street!! Â The live band was a hoot - three older dudes that were definitely rocking out in the 60's! Â The bartendress was wildly energetic, moving around the bar at light speed and constantly ringing the bell - and definitely friendly (even if she did have a little trouble counting change for a hundred!!) Â Don't forget to find the guy out front with the coupons for $7.50 two for one margaritas. Â Classic margarita straight from the tap but incredibly enjoyable!
All-in-all, we had a great time and would definitely stop in again!!
After a SPECTACULAR show that was Garden of Eden, I came downstairs to Bull & Whistle and find a corner to collect my thoughts, and put into perspective WHAT THE F I just saw! and also the live music that night was from a country band, and it helped.
At this point, I'm not even sure I can be giving out fair rating to some of these bars. it's not because they aren't great, because they all have big and happy crowd. But after an extra extended weekend in Key West (Fri-Mon) I was starting to think everyone of these bars and pubs are just one and the same; same kind of crowd, same kind of offering, and the only thing different was in the names.
It's not bad. it's really not bad. The margaritas special was a deal, if only it wasn't that watered down.
I have a great memory of this bar.
Sitting upstairs on their outdoor stools watching over Duval Street and having a couple of cocktails from plastic cups. We had a couple hours to kill and had the best time enjoying each other and people watching. The bartender and the bouncer were so friendly and gladly answered any questions we had.
We were never here at night and truth be told I am not sure that I would want to be. But during the day, it has a great lively atmosphere, right in the heart of the action.
What I find so great about Key West is that most of the people I have met who live there.. were not from there. They all came on vacation for one reason or another and ended up staying. They are living my dream!
This place is freakin' crazy! Awesome drink specials and live music on the 1st floor, the 2nd floor (The Whistle) is great for people watching on Duval street and the third floor (the Garden of Eden) is ridiculous - Everyone gets naked up there! Also, a Medevil Madness game as well? They have great taste in pinball! Make sure you check out the breathalizer on the first floor near the bathroom. Always fun to see just how drunk you are...
Review Source:This place is in a great location on Duval so its a good place to stop in and have a couple. There is live music which is surprisingly pretty good. Drinks are good and staff is friendly. 2nd floor is the place to be with a great view of Duval. Again 3rd floor is the Garden of Eden where for some reason every ugly, fat, or wrinkly mess feels the need to get naked. Go for the circus but not a place to stay.
Review Source:Of course, we took advantage of the coupons they give out here. Â 2-4-1 margaritas. Â There wasn't a band playing, but I was tipsy and I almost fell asleep at the bar since we had a long day sightseeing and drinking prior to coming here. Â It's crazy that it consists of three stories. Â The first floor is Bull, second is Whistle, and the third is the Garden of Eden. Â Don't be surprised if you see people coming down from the third floor naked since it's a clothing optional bar.
Review Source:Every time we passed a guy handing out coupons for this bar I couldn't help taking them, sweet smile and great attitude get you everywhere my friends. Â Of course we headed out to have a beer and decided to take advantage.
Fun music, lots of happy customers, good service. Â Prices expected of a place like this in Key West. Â I really liked the ambiance.
Everytime we are in the Keys we stop in here. There is always ambiance in here... people hanging out laughing and music blaring. Â On the first floor there is a band playing and its pretty much a regular bar. The second floor is like a game room.. pool tables, darts, Foosball tables.. etc. I've come here many a nights and played drunken Foosball with my friends... Third floor is the clothing optional bar. Seriously every time we come we always go up to the third floor to take a look.
Warning: Its always the people who should opt to keep their clothes on that you see there 'hanging out' all over the place.
It's all in good fun I suppose.. I have always enjoyed popping in for a drink or two and hitting the Foosball tables!
Another historic local watering hole.
Another stop on our Duval crawl list. We quite liked it. It seemed to have something for everyone in our group.
We were already several drinks deep when we came here but the service was great. The bartender was on point and she remembered everyones taste in alcohol and was able to make a suggestion to one of the girls on our group.
What I really enjoyed were the murals on the wall. They really sang to me, and I don't think it was just the alcohol in me, this place stays true to itself and its roots. They should be proud of that.
It's been really hard for me to find great small local bar where I've been staying in South Florida and I'm so glad that we stopped in at this one during our recent trip to Key West.
Our bartender was amazing!! Â Couldn't ask for a better conversationalist, and man, this girl could work the bar...not like those "hot little things" in South Beach who can barely take care of two tables, this girl was the only one working there and easily handled more than 30 patrons (a small crowd for them to be sure, she could have handled more) the night we were there. Â She gave great tips for things to do and places to stay in Key West, and her rec's were all well worth it.
Live music, dancing and sing-alongs all night long. Â The lady entertaining everyone was a hoot! Â Took requests, chatted up the room and could dance with the best of them.
Met a couple on vacation from Winnipeg, it was nice to have fellow Canadians in the room to dance with.
We actually never made it up to the Whistle bar since we were having so much fun at the Bull, but next time I come, I'll have to venture on upstairs to check it out....come here and give it a try, you won't be disappointed!
I should have wrote this when i was in the Key's in late Feb. I want to tell you all this place was the funnest place on Duval. It  has real local flavor and some of the best bartenders one could ever want.
The entertainment like "Mad Jack" was a hoot I could have spent 2 weeks just sitting and watching the people and smelling the ocean air. It was a pleasure to sip an adult beverage, smoke a cigar and watch the sunset..... I am going back as quick as I can.
My fiancé and I had a great time at the Whistle Bar, the one upstairs.
First off, and, really, I don't think I should have to go further: There is a dog named Max who takes your tip off the bar and gives it to the bartender. You put it on the bar, and his little snout (although, to be sure, he's a very big black lab) nom-noms at the edge and he takes your tip away. It's delightful.
Furthermore, you can sit on a balcony upstairs and people watch.
The bartender is nice, the drinks are strong and inexpensive. I recommend having a few drinks and then going to see the Cat Man in Mallory Square.
A friend of mine is heading to Key West soon for vacation and asked me where I suggest he go, It occured to me that I have yet to yelp my favorite KW haunts... this being one of them.
Come here for the music and the drink specials. Been more than a few times and love this place. They have good local entertainment, a nice relaxed atmosphere, open air bar, and good drink specials. You won't find any sam on tap, it's not that type of place, but the atmosphere makes it worth it to drink lesser quality beers. We usually get the rolling rock special (they give you a $1 off coupon at the door and let you keep the jumbo plastic cups they come in) or occasionally the 2 for 1 Margareta special. If you come from 1-5 any day except Wednesday, they have our favorite performer: Yankee Jack- a now local but former Bostonian playing on the stage. Check him out.
I can't speak much for the bar itself, great locations, but there wasn't anything special about the place the few times I visited. Â The primary reason for my high rating was that there was an Elvis impersonator there on one of the nights. Â He was great & kept everyone is a great mood. Â The drinks were reasonably priced & stronger than what you would get most other places in Key West. Â Will definitely have another drink at the Bull & Whistle, unless a Buffet-like acoustic singer is there like so many other Key West bars.
Review Source:It's gonna be hard to give ratings to these bars here. Â Number 1: Â The biggest problem I see is simple. Â
I'm from Michigan and in Michigan people REALLY love their beer. Â LOVE IT! Â I don't mean love it in a, "Wooohoooo!! Â Gimmee another one uh them bud lights!! Â King a BEERS!" Â Kind of way. Â I mean they Really love their QUALITY beers. Â Micro Brews, craft brews and BELL'S abound!
Ah... Bell's... Â I will miss you.
So I have to say that the selection in Key West is VERY lacking. Â Yes you can get your basics. Â You can get the Guiness and Bass and Stella and all that, but then that's like the LIMIT! Â That's IT. Â
I might be able to find a Sierra Nevada!! Â YEAAAAAASSAAHHH!!!
I mean. Â Sierra Nevada is OK. Â But it's kind of a pain in the ass to find a bar with a good selection overall.
I'm ranting.  This has nothing to do with, but ALOT to do with this bar.   It's a cool place.  I give it points for letting my dog in with me and  having a second story balcony.  That's cool, but other than that...  Nothing special. Â
Maybe down the road I'll change my mind. Â
So there is a Savior, sort of, on this island. Â That's Key West Sunset Ale. Â It's OK. Â Drinkable. Â I will enjoy it. Â But check it out.... Â I have NEVER been the guy to only drink 1 type of beer. Â I never really want to become that guy, but on this island, with it's lack of beer selection...
I'm scared.
Anyway, check out this place. Â It's cool. Â They have bands, a second story balcony and a dog that grabs your tips off the counter. Â Seriously. Â There's a black lab that takes your tip off the counter..
That's kinda cool...
I guess I'm just searching for something a Kick above the rest...
I'm going to go back a couple times and give this place a review again...
For now this is IT.
Stay away from the 2-for-1 margaritas that come out of a tap. totally weak. warm-ish beer but the girl that was singing was very good and entertaining. we tipped her $5 and she recognized us when we were walking by on the street the next day and gave us a shout out. We went up the the garden of eden which is for sure not my bag, but my husband likes to "hang out" and i appease him this. it is not my favorite place and the vibe can be unpredictable, totally. One time we were up there and nobody was naked and the dj was like "whats up people this is clothing optional!" another time there was a few couples flopping around on the dance floor, i have been up there when you can tell the pervs are lurking though. If you are curious, go check it out, it won't be necessarily icky...but maybe.
Review Source:Surreal sitting in a sparsely populated dimly lit bar (with historical and strange motifs on the walls-is that Dick Cheney's face on that pole?) made up of the geriatric set humming along to the karaoke-esque & cheesy touristy lounge/cruise ship singer in the red dress bravely belting out "Bennie and the Jets" . . . Ah, such are my memories of the Bull and Whistle.
Review Source:My fiance and I love this bar. The only other place in Key West in which we spend more time is our hotel room.
The staff here is freakin' amazing. They are the coolest people you will ever meet. Props to Debbie, Jess, and Len(?). These wonderful ladies made our time there so much fun. We were treated like members of their family.
The atmosphere is relaxed and free of all pretense. What you see is what you get, which is the way we like it.
In the Whistle Bar you can find two if the coolest bartenders on the planet! Â Cindy and Jessie can be found here in most days. Â Sure the bar is worn down and smells funny after it rains but it's Not everyday you have a 100 lbs of American Bull Dog take the tips off the bar and hand it to Jessica. Â Great balcony to people watch. Â Tons of drink specials.
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